Apply: African Union Youth Volunteer Corps AU-YVC 2026

Apply for African Union Youth Volunteer Corps AU-YVC 2026 - The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU YVC), established in 2010, is a flagship continental Youth Leadership program that recruits trains an deploys young African professionals from all 55 AU Member States to serve as professional volunteers for a period of 12 months.

Are you a young African aged 18-35 ready for a fully funded 12 -month experience contributing to Africa's development? The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps offers young professionals the chance to spend 12 months working in a new country, building skills, and connecting with a network of African changemakers.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Citizen of an AU Member State living on the continent or in the Diaspora.
2. Aged 18 -35 years (must be under the age of 35 upon completing 12 months service)
3. Have post-secondary certified qualification(s) (TVET, Bachelor's, master's etc.)
4. Available in 2026/27 to dedicate 12 (twelve) months for professional volunteer service.
5. Willing to live and work in another AU Member State.
6. Is proficient in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese & Spanish).
7. Has at least one-year verifiable volunteering experience and one-year professional work experience.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants should apply here https://shorturl.at/jbjBm

Application Deadline: April 26, 2026